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Children injured after stones thrown through window in 'racially-motivated hate crime'

"This appalling incident left a young family inside terrified and distressed"

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The DUP risk walking straight into Sinn Féin's election trap

"For now, Stormont remains intact. But if the DUP reaches for a Petition of Concern over Irish-medium education, it may be handing Sinn Féin exactly the election campaign it has been searching for."

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Hundreds of Glen Hansard fans queue at Dublin wake to pay respects

Glen Hansard will lie in repose between 11am and 4pm on Monday in the Baroque Chapel at IMMA, Royal Hospital

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"My beautiful husband"-Heartbroken wife leads tributes as dad killed in Co Tyrone lorry crash

Damien's two daughters and niece remain in hospital

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'Neighbour keeps climbing into my garden for son's football - should I call police'

A woman living alone in Northern Ireland has asked whether she should call the authorities - they've even put a ladder up

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How studying harpists' brains is giving new insight into stroke recovery

"Musicians give us an extraordinary opportunity to understand what the human brain is capable of."

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Derry woman, 28, who thought she was 'going mad' given months to live

Caoimhe Jennings was on a dream holiday in Thailand with her now-husband Ollie when she began to experience paranoia and vision problems

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Met Office issue weather warning as thunderstorms to batter Northern Ireland

Strong, gusty winds and hail are possible with the heaviest showers.

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Motorway slip closed as car destroyed by flames on Belfast's M2

Watch the dramatic moment caught on camera

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Man in his 20s dies following fatal collision involving car and 4x4 in Donegal

The road tragedy took place on the R232 at Fincashel, Pettigo in Donegal at approximately 2.45pm on Sunday, August 2

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Three arrested and 23 vehicles seized in e-bike crackdown

Under current legislation, e-scooters and e-bikes are deemed to be motor vehicles

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The Trans debate has been 'hijacked', but women's rights must come first, says Doug Beattie

Mr Beattie said he believed transgender people should receive support, particularly around healthcare and bullying, but argued this should not undermine the rights of women.

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Child injured after 'shards of glass' glued to slide at play area

The mother of the boy, 10, said his clothes were ripped and he sustained a small cut at the park in Ely, Cardiff

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From desperate break-ins to record deaths: Inside the fight to tackle Belfast's drug crisis

Belfast charity Extern has trained over 100 police officers in the administration of a life-saving medication to reverse overdoses

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Irishman who fought for Ukraine in Donetsk sentenced to 14 years in prison by Russian authorities

Tiernan O'Donovan, who allegedly travelled to Ukraine and joined the Chosen Company of international volunteers in 2023, was convicted in absentia by the Supreme Court of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) earlier this week

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Comedian Dave Elliott backs mental health campaign highlighting 'power of a chat' for tradespeople

A study revealed that almost half (48%) of tradespeople spend at least four hours of a typical working day alone

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"Liberating but lonely": Doug Beattie on feeling 'pushed out' of the UUP and his stark warning for Unionism

Sitting down for an in-depth interview with Belfast Live, the Upper Bann MLA reflected on his first months as an independent politician, describing the experience as both "liberating" and "lonely".

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Families 'left on platform' as crowds flock to day one of the Fleadh

In a statement to Belfast Live, Translink said that they continue to monitor demand across the network

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Specialist rescue teams deployed as Fleadh funfair ride stops mid-air

It is understood that those trapped were safely brought back to the ground after around an hour.

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Donald Trump set for two-day Ireland visit in September

The trip will include a visit to the Irish Open golf tournament